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Review
. 2018 Apr 14:12:1-8.
doi: 10.1016/j.jctube.2018.04.003. eCollection 2018 Aug.

Tuberculosis of the gastrointestinal tract and associated viscera

Thomas Malikowski  1 , Maryam Mahmood  2 , Thomas Smyrk  3 , Laura Raffals  4 , Vandana Nehra  4
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Review

Tuberculosis of the gastrointestinal tract and associated viscera

Thomas Malikowski et al. J Clin Tuberc Other Mycobact Dis. .

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  • Erratum regarding previously published articles.
    [No authors listed] [No authors listed] J Clin Tuberc Other Mycobact Dis. 2020 Sep 9;21:100177. doi: 10.1016/j.jctube.2020.100177. eCollection 2020 Dec. J Clin Tuberc Other Mycobact Dis. 2020. PMID: 32964144 Free PMC article.

Abstract

Tuberculosis involvement of the gastrointestinal tract, peritoneum, and associated viscera is an uncommon but well described entity. While peritoneal tuberculosis and tuberculous enteritis are more common, involvement of the esophagus, stomach, colon, rectum, anus, liver, bile ducts, gallbladder, and pancreas can occur. Diagnosis is challenging as cases often mimic neoplasm or inflammatory bowel disease. In this review we outline the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnostic testing, and treatment strategies pertaining to such cases.

Keywords: Colorectal; Gallbladder; Hepatobiliary; Pancreas; Small bowel.

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Figures

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Fig. 1
H&E stain of TB granuloma with visible TB organism (arrow).
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Ultrasound image showing hepatic abscess (arrow).
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CT Image showing hepatic abscess (arrow) and abdominal ascites.
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Reported complications of tuberculous involving the gastrointestinal tract and associated viscera.
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Findings that should increase suspicion of abdominal tuberculosis infection.
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